A 17-year-old boy has been shot in the leg and a woman in her 50s assaulted after two masked men forced their way into a home last night at around 10.45pm.

Detectives in Derry are investigating the paramilitary style attack in the Gartan Square area of the city last night (Wednesday, November 8).

One of the suspects was armed with a baton or wooden bat, while the other had a handgun.

Police said: "It is believed a woman in her 50s may also have been assaulted by the intruders.

"She was taken to hospital for treatment. Two other adults understood to have been in the house at the time were not hurt.

"While thankfully this young man's injuries are not life threatening, this was a brutal attack and yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence," they added.

Detectives said they are keen to hear from anyone with information about this crime or anyone who may be able to help identify the perpetrators.

Anyone that can help is being urged to contact Criminal Investigation Branch detectives on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1428 08/11/17.

Information about crime can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.